Nigeria’s Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has formally written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to commend the Upper Legislative Chamber for the support he has received since his appointment.

In the letter dated April 25, Adamu thanked the Senate for passing some critical bills to ease the work of the police. He said the legislative support so far received by his office and the Police Force were commendable and appreciated by the Force.

He specifically mentioned the Police Trust Fund Bill which was passed by the Senate and the Police Act (Amendment) Bill, which has also been passed by the National Assembly.

Adamu also thanked the Senate for expressly working on the Police Academy Establishment Bill, which he said, if passed, will help restore the lost primacy of the Police.

“We appreciate in particular your goodwill, trust and support which led to the passage of the Police Trust Fund Bill, the Police Act (Amendment) Bill and the ongoing speedy consideration of the Police Academy (Establishment) bill.

“It is noted that the procession of these bills, which are articulated for the administrative and operational efficacy as well as long term capacity development of the Police, have been lingering in the National Assembly.

“It is, therefore a landmark honour that the Senate facilitated the passage of the bills following our recent meeting and appeal to you and the Senate leadership.

“Furthermore, we are deeply appreciative of the concerns of the Senate for the funding inadequacy of the Nigeria Police and the commitment of the Senate to support our operations and reform agenda with the enhancement of our budgetary appropriation,” the letter read in part.

The Acting IGP had on Tuesday appeared before the Senate in a closed-door session, the first of its kind in the last three years to brief it about steps being taken to address the myriad of security problems facing the country.